AMD Ryzen 3 2200U vs Intel Core i5-4210U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear pattern: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U wins every head-to-head benchmark where both processors have matching results. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 312 versus the Intel Core i5-4210U's 197, a 58.4% advantage. That is a decisive margin for two processors that both carry 2 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen part's higher clock envelope, 2.50 GHz base and 3.40 GHz boost against Intel's 1.70 GHz base and 2.70 GHz boost, translates directly into a substantial multi-threaded win.

Geekbench multi-core tells a similar story, though with a smaller gap. The Ryzen 3 2200U posts 1880 against 1395 for the Intel Core i5-4210U, a 34.8% lead. The single-core Geekbench result narrows further: 911 versus 745, a 22.3% edge for the AMD part. Even in the test where the gap is smallest, the Ryzen 3 2200U still finishes comfortably ahead. The Intel part never takes a single head-to-head win across the shared benchmarks, with a final tally of 3 wins for AMD and 0 for Intel.

Looking at the broader database averages, the Ryzen 3 2200U records an average benchmark score of 805, which places it at the 22nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-4210U averages 788, at the 21st percentile. The absolute difference is only 17 points, but the head-to-head deltas show that the AMD part is faster in every directly comparable workload. The Intel chip does have additional benchmark entries in the database, including Cinebench R20 multi-core (824), R20 single-core (116), R23 multi-core (1962), and R23 single-core (277), but no matching Ryzen 3 2200U scores exist for those tests, so they cannot be compared directly.

The nearest rivals for each chip put their performance into context. The Ryzen 3 2200U sits alongside the Intel Xeon X5482 (805 average, 0% delta), the AMD Athlon X4 850 (806, -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-3320M (803, +0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-870S (809, -0.4%). The Intel Core i5-4210U is bracketed by the Intel Core i5-3610ME (788, +0.1%), the AMD Opteron 3350 HE (789, -0.2%), the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 (789, -0.2%), and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 (790, -0.2%). Both parts are clearly in the lower-middle range of the database, but within that range, the Ryzen 3 2200U holds a consistent edge over the older Intel mobile part.

The Verdict

The data points to one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U is the faster processor in every shared benchmark. If the choice is between these two specific mobile chips, the Ryzen 3 2200U delivers 58.4% higher Cinebench R15 multi-core performance, 34.8% higher Geekbench multi-core performance, and 22.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance. There is no benchmark in the head-to-head set where the Intel Core i5-4210U wins, so a builder optimizing purely for CPU throughput should pick the AMD part without hesitation.

That said, the Intel Core i5-4210U is not without its own position in the database. Its average score of 788 places it only slightly below the Ryzen 3 2200U's 805, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and QX9770, which were desktop flagship parts in their era. The Ryzen 3 2200U, by contrast, is matched against the Xeon X5482 and the Core i7-870S, which are also older desktop parts. The practical takeaway is that both chips belong to the same performance tier, but the Ryzen 3 2200U is at the top of that tier while the Intel part sits near the bottom.

Users who need the extra benchmark entries, such as Cinebench R20 or R23 scores, may find the Intel Core i5-4210U better documented in the database, but that is a data coverage detail, not a performance advantage. From a pure performance standpoint, the Ryzen 3 2200U is the correct choice for anyone choosing between these two.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two chips spans several generations and foundry processes. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200U is built on the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, produced on a 14 nm process node at GlobalFoundries. It uses the AMD Socket FP5 and integrates Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics. Its transistor count is listed at 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-4210U uses the Haswell architecture, also Haswell codename, on a 22 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. It fits Intel BGA 1168 and pairs with Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics. Intel lists 1,400 million transistors on a 118 mm² die.

The cache layouts differ in both capacity and structure. The Ryzen 3 2200U offers 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache, for a total L3 of 4 MB. The Intel Core i5-4210U provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3, with total L3 at 3 MB. The AMD chip has more cache at every level, both per-core and shared. Memory support also separates them: the Ryzen 3 2200U uses DDR4 memory with dual-channel support and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel part uses DDR3 and has no recorded memory bus or memory bandwidth figures recorded in the database.

The Ryzen 3 2200U also lists PCIe support as Gen 3 with 8 lanes on the CPU-only configuration. The Intel part has no PCIe field recorded at all. ECC memory support is false on both. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier on either side, and both target the mobile market segment. Release dates reflect different eras of release: the Intel Core i5-4210U arrived on 2014-04-13, while the Ryzen 3 2200U launched on 2018-01-07 by its release date record. The Ryzen 3 2200U is listed as Active production status, while the Intel part has no production status recorded.

The Ryzen 3 2200U part number is YM2200C4T2OFB in the database, and Intel records SR1EF for the Core i5-4210U.

The Ryzen 3 2200U has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Both chips share 2 cores and 4 threads in the data.

The Ryzen 3 2200U series is AMD's 2000 series.

The Core i5-4210U has no series field listed in the database.

The Ryzen 3 2200U generation is Ryzen 3, Zen Raven Ridge, and Intel's generation is Core i5.

The Ryzen 3 2200U process node is 14 nm, foundry GlobalFoundries.

Intel's process node is 22 nm, foundry Intel.

The Ryzen 3 2200U has 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die.

Intel Core i5-4210U has 1,400 million transistors on a 118 mm² die.

The Ryzen 3 2200U has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, 4 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core i5-4210U has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, 3 MB shared L3.

The Ryzen 3 2200U memory support is DDR4.

The Intel Core i5-4210U memory support is DDR3.

The Ryzen 3 2200U memory bus is dual-channel.

Intel memory bus is null in the database.

The Ryzen 3 2200U memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s.

Intel memory bandwidth is null.

The Ryzen 3 2200U ECC memory is false.

Intel ECC memory is false.

The Ryzen 3 2200U PCIe is Gen 3, 8 lanes CPU only.

Intel PCIe is null.

The Ryzen 3 2200U integrated graphics is Radeon Vega 3.

Intel integrated graphics is Intel HD 4400.

The Ryzen 3 2200U market segment is mobile.

Intel market segment is mobile.

The Ryzen 3 2200U production status is active.

Intel production status is null.

The Ryzen 3 2200U release date is 2018-01-07.

Intel release date is 2014-2014-04-13.

The Ryzen 3 2200U multiplier unlocked is false.

Intel multiplier unlocked is false.

The Ryzen 3 2200U part number is YM2200C4T2OFB.

Intel part number is SR1EF.

The Ryzen 3 2200U launch MSRP is null.

Intel launch MSRP is null.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200U runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock, while the Intel Core i5-4210U starts at 1.70 GHz.

Q: What are the boost clocks for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U boosts to 3.40 GHz, and the Intel Core i5-4210U boosts to 2.70 GHz.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-4210U has 3 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel support, while the Intel Core i5-4210U supports DDR3 memory.

Q: What are their average benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U has an average benchmark score of 805, and the Intel Core i5-4210U has an average score of 788.

Q: Which chip sits higher in the performance percentiles?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U records a 22nd percentile ranking, and the Intel Core i5-4210U records a 21st percentile ranking.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 2200U wins in every shared benchmark category. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it leads by 58.4%. In Geekbench multi-core, it leads by 34.8%. In Geekbench single-core, it leads by 22.3%. All three recorded head-to-head results are AMD wins. The Intel Core i5-4210U does not win any of the three head-to-head benchmarks, though it does have additional Cinebench R20, R23, and Geekbench single-core versions with scores recorded in the database.

For a use-case split, the Ryzen 3 2200U is the better pick for multi-threaded tasks like video encoding, compilation, and any workload that scales across cores. The data shows a 58.4% edge in multi-core Cinebench R15, so users running heavily parallel applications should see a notable difference. The 34.8% Geekbench multi-core lead reinforces the idea that the AMD part handles concurrent work more effectively.

The Intel Core i5-4210U, despite losing all shared comparisons, still holds a place for single-core workloads where its 22.3% deficit is the smallest gap. With a 2.70 GHz boost, it is the lower-clocked part, but the Haswell architecture still executes single-threaded tasks reasonably well. Users needing the specific R20 and R23 benchmark scores recorded in the database may prefer the Intel part for those particular metrics, but the head-to-head data gives AMD the edge in every directly comparable test.

If a system must run DDR3 memory, the Intel Core i5-4210U is the only option, since it supports DDR3 while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses DDR4. If the platform requires the AMD Socket FP5, the Ryzen 3 2200U is the obvious fit. If the platform requires Intel BGA 1168, the Intel part is the only one that fits.

From a pure performance standpoint, the Ryzen 3 2200U takes all three win categories. The Intel Core i5-4210U wins only in the sense of having more benchmark entries in the database, but none of those entries are comparable to the Ryzen 3 2200U's results. The data is unambiguous: choose the Ryzen 3 2200U for faster CPU performance, choose the Intel Core i5-4210U only if the platform or memory type forces it.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 2200U | Intel Core i5-4210U |

|----------------|-------------------|---------------------|

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel BGA 1168 |

| Architecture | Zen | Haswell |

| Codename | Raven Ridge | Haswell |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen Raven Ridge) | Core i5 (Haswell) |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 22 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,950 million | 1,400 million |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 118 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 256 KB per core |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB shared | 3 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Not recorded |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 8 lanes CPU only | Not recorded |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 3 | Intel HD 4400 |

| Part Number | YM2200C4T2OFB | SR1EF |

Both chips share 2 cores, 4 threads, 15 W TDP, ECC memory support set to false, unlocked multiplier set to false, and the mobile market segment. The Ryzen 3 2200U release date is 2018-01-07, while the Intel Core i5-4210U release date is 2014-04-13.